EOS R8vs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Ricoh GR III
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 599g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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